Martis Midge
Tying Instructions
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1. Tie in two strands of Pearl Flashabou for tail, with a length equivalent to the hook shank.
Step One
Step Two 2. Tie in Orange-dyed deer hair with the tips evened. The length of the deer hair should be one shank length.
3. Trim the butts at an angle and wrap securely. Bring a couple of wraps around the deer hair at the base to keep the hair tightly bunched. A few wraps around the post towards the eye will give it a forward slant.
 Step Three
Step Four 4. Attach the dubbing by a small pinch or noodle of material at the tail tie-in position. I'm using a "Rope Dubbing" technique by Don Ordes to get a slender segmented appearance.
5. Wrap the antron forward with even wraps creating a smooth taper. Tie off and trim the antron just behind and under the deer hair wing.
Step Five
Step Six 6. Select the proper size hackle. Size 14 in this case. Attach by the tip.
7. Wrap the hackle 4-5 times behind the deer hair and tie-down in front and under the wing.
Step Seven
Step Eight 8. Wrap a head and Whip Finish. Deer Hair wing should rest at a 45 degree position in front of the eye.